Safe encounter mobile app method and devices

ABSTRACT

The embodiments disclose a method including providing a safe encounter mobile app for advising an individual on critical choices during an event with law enforcement personnel, clicking a Safe Encounter icon to activate the safe encounter mobile app, starting at least one safe encounter mobile app feature automatically upon starting the safe encounter mobile app, sending an Alert Text to persons on a predetermined list of individuals during an event with law enforcement personnel, displaying the user&#39;s legal Rights during an event with law enforcement personnel, and displaying methods to be calm during an event with law enforcement personnel.

CROSS-REFERENCED TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is based on U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser.No. 63/053,582 filed Jul. 18, 2020, entitled “SAFE ENCOUNTER MOBILE APPMETHOD AND DEVICES”, by Everett Glenn et. al.

BACKGROUND

Black residents were more likely to be stopped by police than white orHispanic residents, both in traffic stops and street stops. Black andHispanic residents were also more likely to have multiple contacts withpolice than white residents, especially in the contexts of traffic andstreet stops. More than 1 in 6 Black residents who were pulled over in atraffic stop or stopped on the street had similar interactions withpolice multiple times over the course of the year.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows for illustrative purposes only an example of an overview ofa safe encounter data overview of one embodiment.

FIG. 2 shows for illustrative purposes only an example of safe encounterdata relationships of one embodiment.

FIG. 3 shows for illustrative purposes only an example of a general safeencounter app process flow of one embodiment.

FIG. 4 shows for illustrative purposes only an example of a safeencounter mobile app of one embodiment.

FIG. 5 shows for illustrative purposes only an example of why yourchoices are critical of one embodiment.

FIG. 6 shows for illustrative purposes only an example of a safeencounter of one embodiment.

FIG. 7 shows for illustrative purposes only an example of how does safeencounter work of one embodiment.

FIG. 8 shows for illustrative purposes only an example of clicking thesafe encounter icon of one embodiment.

FIG. 9 shows for illustrative purposes only an example of how does thevideo recorder work of one embodiment.

FIG. 10 shows for illustrative purposes only an example of how does thevoice recorder work of one embodiment.

FIG. 11 shows for illustrative purposes only an example of how does sendalert text work of one embodiment.

FIG. 12 shows for illustrative purposes only an example of how doesretrieve GPS info work of one embodiment.

FIG. 13 shows for illustrative purposes only an example of how does knowyour situation work of one embodiment.

FIG. 14 shows for illustrative purposes only an example of how does becalm work of one embodiment.

FIG. 15 shows for illustrative purposes only an example of a safeencounter mobile app structure of one embodiment.

FIG. 16 shows for illustrative purposes only an example of safeencounter mobile app features of one embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In a following description, reference is made to the accompanyingdrawings, which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way ofillustration a specific example in which the invention may be practiced.It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized andstructural changes may be made without departing from the scope of thepresent invention.

General Overview:

It should be noted that the descriptions that follow, for example, interms of a safe encounter mobile app method and devices is described forillustrative purposes and the underlying system can apply to any numberand multiple types of encounters. In one embodiment of the presentinvention, the safe encounter mobile app method and devices can beconfigured using a portable digital device. The safe encounter mobileapp method and devices can be configured to include using with a smartphone and can be configured to include a digital tablet using thepresent invention.

FIG. 1 shows for illustrative purposes only an example of an overview ofsafe encounter data overview of one embodiment. FIG. 1 shows a SAFENC.Data overview 100 including Cloud Storage (e.g. CloudDB, access toexternal users) 110, Local Storage (e.g. TinyDB, only access to singleuser) 112. DATA MANAGED includes Audio data, Video data, Image data,Location/GPS data, Messages, Notification group, Legal Text/Info andTime/date stamps 130 with data transmitted and stored on a cloud 120 andlocal storage 140. Features include a Video recording feature, Voicerecording feature, TextNotifications feature, GPS Tracker feature, and aRights/Advising feature 150 of one embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of an overview of safe encounter datarelationships of one embodiment. FIG. 2 shows SAFENC. Data relationships220 organized with data 210, feature(s) 200, and storage location localcloud 222. The data relationships 212 include Audio data, Audiorecording feature, Local and Cloud; Video data, Video recording feature,Local and Cloud; Image data, Photo taking feature License, Registration,Info, Local and Cloud; Location/GPS data, GPS Tracker feature, TextNotification feature. Local and Cloud; Messages, Text Notificationfeature, Local and Cloud; Notification group, TextNotifications feature,Local, Cloud; Legal Text/Info, Rights/Advising feature, Local and Cloud;and Time/date stamps, All but Rights/Advising feature, Local and Cloudof one embodiment.

A General Safe Encounter App Process Flow:

FIG. 3 shows a block diagram of an overview flow chart of a general safeencounter app process flow of one embodiment. FIG. 3 shows a generalSAFENC. App process flow 300 beginning with a User Setup 310 of featuresManaged in settings 312 including Custom alert messages, contact lists,digital copies of legal info e.g. license, registration, insurance, etc.. . . 314. Users will Launch SafeEnc. App 320 using Button activation334 or Voice activation 330 to Run feature groups simultaneously 340 orRun feature separately 344. Create & distribute relevant data to user,cloud, contacts 360 using Button deactivation 354 or Voice deactivation350 of one embodiment.

A Safe Encounter Mobile Application:

FIG. 4 shows for illustrative purposes only an example of a safeencounter mobile application of one embodiment. FIG. 4 shows a policeofficer 440 and a citizen 450 on the same team 430. The Safe EncounterMobile Application 400 has a Theme: Social and Racial Justice 420 of oneembodiment.

Why Your Choices are Critical:

FIG. 5 shows for illustrative purposes only an example of why yourchoices are critical of one embodiment. FIG. 5 shows a police officermaking a traffic stop 510. Below the traffic stop scene is a suggestionto “Just comply” 520. FIG. 5 shows a Problem 500 being confronted byindividuals. Black residents were more likely to be stopped by policethan white or Hispanic residents, both in traffic stops and street stops530. Black and Hispanic residents were also more likely to have multiplecontacts with police than white residents, especially in the contexts oftraffic and street stops 540. More than 1 in 6 Black residents who werepulled over in a traffic stop or stopped on the street had similarinteractions with police multiple times over the course of the year 550.

When a police officer begins to pull you over, what you do and say canhave a huge effect on any legal proceedings that might follow. Whetherthe traffic stop ends in a simple moving violation or an arrest for amore serious crime, your choices are critical 560 of one embodiment.

A Safe Encounter:

FIG. 6 shows for illustrative purposes only an example of a safeencounter of one embodiment. FIG. 6 shows Safe Encounter: A mobileapplication designed to help our fellow citizens in the community feelcalm, safe and knowledgeable during an encounter with law enforcementofficers 600. When a driver sees a law enforcement car in a rear viewmirror 610 they may become nervous, apprehensive and concerned aboutwhat they may have done and the consequences. The Safe Encounter mobileapp installed on the driver's mobile digital device 620 for example asmart phone provides assistance to the driver about their approach indealing with the circumstances. The Safe Encounter mobile app is used toprevent any unwanted and unintentional escalation and informing thedriver on for example being calm, how to proceed and inform the driverof their legal rights of one embodiment.

How Does Safe Encounter Work:

FIG. 7 shows a block diagram of an overview flow chart of how does safeencounter work of one embodiment. FIG. 7 shows How Does Safe EncounterWork? 700. A driver presses the Safe Encounter mobile app icon 750 ontheir digital device 620. The Safe Encounter mobile app 780 opens up anddisplays buttons for features. A driver may tap the press to startbutton 764 to turn on video recorder 710, start voice recorder 712, sendalert to key people 714 and a GPS tracker 716. The driver may press thebe calm icon 762 to activate a be calm: button 730 to display methods toreduce their nervousness and remain calm. The driver may press the knowyour situation icon 766 to activate a Know Your Situation: button 720 todisplay what legal rights may apply in the circumstances. Know YourSituation feature situations: 721 include Police Encounters 722,Domestic Violence 723, Bullying 724, Dating 725, Work 726, and Wildlife727. The driver may press the microphone icon 760 to activate a voicecommands 740 feature allowing the driver to vocalize any additionalcommands of one embodiment.

Clicking the Safe Encounter Icon:

FIG. 8 shows for illustrative purposes only an example of clicking thesafe encounter icon of one embodiment. FIG. 8 shows Safe Encounter isengaged by clicking the Safe Encounter icon on the smart phone main pageor using a voice command (i.e. “open Safe Encounter”) 810. Once SafeEncounter opens, the user can launch activities by pressing the press tostart or via voice command 820. Automatically, four background processeswill run to gather needed data 830. The cell phone's video recorder willstart recording automatically 831. The cell phone's voice recorder willstart recording automatically 832. The GPS location, date and time willbe gathered and stored in the cloud 833.

An alert message will be sent to a pre-defined list of people (i.e.lawyer, spouse, partner, friends, relatives, etc. 834. This list ofpeople will be provided situational awareness of the user as well as theGPS information stored above 835. If the user would want to understandtheir rights, they can click the “Know Your Situation” button, and thenkey information will be displayed on the screen 840. If the user isnervous, they can push the “Be Calm” button to get clear instructions onhow to engage the officer once they have arrived at your vehicle 850 ofone embodiment.

How Does the Video Recorder Work?:

FIG. 9 shows for illustrative purposes only an example of how does thevideo recorder work of one embodiment. FIG. 9 shows how does the videorecorder work? 900. The driver taps the press the start button of theSafe Encounter mobile app 780 on the driver's mobile digital device 620to turn on video recorder 902 feature of the started Safe Encountermobile app 904. The recorded video of an event is automaticallytransmitted to save to cloud 906. The cloud 907 stores the recordedvideo and simultaneously to save to local 908 memory databases 909. Theuser will be able to video record the encounter during this event 901.

The Video Recorder on the cell phone is automatically started once the“Press to Start” button on the Safe Encounter home page has been engagedor voice command is initiated 910. Once initiated, the video recorderwill start recording and saving data to a cloud data source and a localdata source 920. The video recorder will stop once the user presses the“Press to Stop” button or the stop video recording button on thecellphone 930. Recorded video can be played back via the cell phone'sstandard video playback feature 940 of one embodiment.

How Does the Voice Recorder Work:

FIG. 10 shows for illustrative purposes only an example of how does thevoice recorder work of one embodiment. FIG. 10 shows how does the voicerecorder work? 1000. The driver taps the press the start button of theSafe Encounter mobile app 780 on the driver's mobile digital device 620to turn on voice recorder 1012 feature of the started Safe Encountermobile app 780. The voice recording 1010 of an event is automaticallytransmitted to save to cloud 906. The cloud 907 stores the voicerecordings and simultaneously to save to local 908 memory databases 909.The user will be able to voice record the encounter during this event1001.

The Voice Recorder on the cell phone is automatically started once the“Press to Start” button on the Safe Encounter home page has been engagedor voice command is initiated 1020. Once initiated, the Voice recorderwill start recording and saving data to a cloud data source and a localdata source 1030. The voice recorder will stop once the user presses the“Press to Stop” button or the stop voice recording button on thecellphone 1040. Recorded voice can be played back via the cell phone'sstandard voice playback feature 1050 of one embodiment.

How Does Send Alert Text Work:

FIG. 11 shows for illustrative purposes only an example of how does sendalert text work of one embodiment. FIG. 11 shows how does send alerttext work? 1100. This feature allows the user to alert the lawenforcement officer that he or she is in contact with an attorney and isbeing advised in real time 1101. The driver taps the press the startbutton of the Safe Encounter mobile app 780 on the driver's mobiledigital device 620 to turn on send alert text 1110 feature of the SafeEncounter mobile app 780. The alert text 1112 for an event isautomatically transmitted to save to cloud 906. The cloud 907 stores thealert text 1112 and simultaneously to save to local 908 memory databases909. The Send Alert text feature is automatically started once the“Press to Start” button on the Safe Encounter home page has been engagedor voice command is initiated 1120.

Once initiated, multiple texts will be sent to key individuals on thepre-defined list 1130. This list should be able to be easily updated viathe cell phone's settings 1140. The text will contain a statement suchas; I'm currently in trouble at the following location and time 1150.This feature will retrieve the GPS information from the Cloud datasource created by the Safe Encounter GPS function 1160. Send Text Alertsautomatically Save to Cloud, Save to a Local memory device.

Send Text Alerts automatically 1114 will be transmitted to the keyindividuals on the pre-defined list with their Role, Name and Cellnumber, for example Attorney, Name, xxx-xxx-xxxx; Spouse, Name,xxx-xxx-xxxx; Friend, Name, xxx-xxx-xxxx; Mom, Name, xxx-xxx-xxxx; Dad,Name, xxx-xxx-xxxx of one embodiment.

How Does Retrieve GPS Info Work:

FIG. 12 shows for illustrative purposes only an example of how doesretrieve GPS info work of one embodiment. FIG. 12 shows How doesretrieve GPS info work? 1200. The driver taps the press the start buttonof the Safe Encounter mobile app 780 on the driver's mobile digitaldevice 620 to turn on a retrieve GPS info 1210 feature of the startedSafe Encounter mobile app 780. The retrieve GPS, date, time 1212 of anevent is automatically transmitted to save to cloud 906. The cloud 907stores the GPS, date, time and simultaneously to save to local 908memory databases 909.

The GPS Retriever on the cell phone is automatically started once the“Press to Start” button on the Safe Encounter home page has been engagedor voice command is initiated 1220. Once initiated, the function willretrieve the GPS, Date and Time information and save the data to a clouddata source and a local data source 1230. An example of a GPS Table 1240will Retrieve GPS, Date, Time; Save to Cloud and Save to a Local memorydevice. The GPS table 1240 will include a GPS Latitude, GPS Longitude,City, Address, Date, Time for example 33.8958 N, 118.2201 W, Compton,808 N Albertson Ave, Jul. 13, 2020 and 10:00 PM 1250 of one embodiment.

How Does Know your Situation Work:

FIG. 13 shows for illustrative purposes only an example of how does knowyour situation work of one embodiment. FIG. 13 shows how does know yoursituation work? 1300. The driver taps the press the start button of theSafe Encounter mobile app 780 on the driver's mobile digital device 620to turn on the know your situation 1320 feature of the Safe Encountermobile app 780. The know your situation 1321 feature displays the user'srights on the user's digital device retrieved from the cloud. The Knowyour situation feature is started automatically once the “Know yoursituation” button on the Safe Encounter home page has been engaged orvoice command is initiated 1330. Once initiated, the function willretrieve information explaining the user's rights for the currentinfraction or just general legal information 1340.

Retrieve your rights 1322 will display for example, You have the rightto remain silent. If you wish to exercise that right, say so out loud.In some states, you have to say your name 1323. You have the right torefuse to a search of yourself, your car, or your home 1324. If you arenot under arrest, you have a right to calmly leave 1325. If you arearrested, you have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one immediately 1326of one embodiment.

How Does be Calm Work:

FIG. 14 shows for illustrative purposes only an example of how does becalm work of one embodiment. FIG. 14 shows how does be calm work? 1400.The user taps the be calm icon 1410 to retrieve calming information 1414from the cloud 1412. The calming information is displayed including forexample Stay calm and in control 1420. Do's: Stop immediately and turnoff your car engine, place your hands on the wheel, say “I do notconsent to a search,” and write down everything that happened 1422.Don't: Do not consent to a search of your car or personal belongings, orreach for any items in your clothing or car without specific instructionfrom the police 1424. The Be Calm feature is started once the “Be Calm”button on the Safe Encounter home page has been engaged or voice commandis initiated 1430.

Once initiated, the function will retrieve calming information to helpthe user to Stay calm and in control during the engagement 1440. Theinformation will be stored in the Cloud for universal access 1450 toretrieve calming information. Stay calm and in control. Do's: Stopimmediately and turn off your car engine, place your hands on the wheel,say “I do not consent to a search,” and write down everything thathappened. Don't: Do not consent to a search of your car or personalbelongings, or reach for any items in your clothing or car withoutspecific instructions from the police of one embodiment.

Safe Encounter Mobile App Network:

FIG. 15 shows for illustrative purposes only an example of a safeencounter mobile app structure of one embodiment. FIG. 15 shows safeencounter mobile app structure for example a start screen 1500. A usermay signup 1510 using this screen to enter their name and other personalinformation. Once signed up the user man login 1520. A home menu 1530screen allows the user to navigate to other features. The user may enterfor example a photo in the profile 1540 screen. The settings 1550 screenallows to user to choose default settings or personalize settings. Awallet setup 1560 allows a user to enter data for making purchases.Additional features are described in FIG. 16 that are accessible by theuser of one embodiment.

Safe Encounter Mobile App Features:

FIG. 16 shows for illustrative purposes only an example of safeencounter mobile app features of one embodiment. FIG. 16 showscontinuation from FIG. 15 showing features where a user may enterpersonalized information for example license other ID proof 1600. A usermay record/share video/audio 1610 with other users. Messaging 1620allows a user to communicate with other users. Safety updates 1630 areautomatically updated in the cloud 120 of FIG. 1 and available on demandby the user. A community center 1640 feature will display planned eventsin the user's local area and other areas. GPS tracking & sharing 1650allows the users to provide their physical location to other users. Aget legal rights 1660 feature allows the user to search for legal rightsin various circumstances that may arise of one embodiment.

The foregoing has described the principles, embodiments and modes ofoperation of the present invention. However, the invention should not beconstrued as being limited to the particular embodiments discussed. Theabove described embodiments should be regarded as illustrative ratherthan restrictive, and it should be appreciated that variations may bemade in those embodiments by workers skilled in the art withoutdeparting from the scope of the present invention as defined by thefollowing claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A method, comprising: providing a safe encountermobile app for advising an individual on critical choices during anevent with law enforcement personnel; providing at least one safeencounter icon for a user to select to activate the safe encountermobile app features; starting at least one safe encounter mobile appfeature automatically upon starting the safe encounter mobile app;sending a safe encounter mobile app alert text to persons on apredetermined list of individuals during an event with law enforcementpersonnel; displaying on a user's digital device with the safe encountermobile app the user's legal Rights during an event with law enforcementpersonnel; and displaying on the user's digital device with the safeencounter mobile app how a user can remain calm during an event with lawenforcement personnel.
 2. The method of claim 1, further comprisingstarting at least one safe encounter mobile app feature automaticallyupon starting the safe encounter mobile app including a video recorder.3. The method of claim 1, further comprising starting at least one safeencounter mobile app feature automatically upon starting the safeencounter mobile app including a voice recorder.
 4. The method of claim1, further comprising starting at least one safe encounter mobile appfeature automatically upon starting the safe encounter mobile appincluding a send alert text feature.
 5. The method of claim 1, furthercomprising starting at least one safe encounter mobile app featureautomatically upon starting the safe encounter mobile app including aretrieve GPS, date, time feature.
 6. The method of claim 1, furthercomprising starting at least one safe encounter mobile app featureautomatically upon starting the safe encounter mobile app includingautomatically transmitting a video recording, voice recording, alerttexts sent and GPS, date, time of an event to a cloud storage.
 7. Themethod of claim 1, further comprising displaying the user's legal Rightsduring an event with law enforcement personnel including you have theright to remain silent, if you wish to exercise that right, say so outloud, in some states, you have to say your name, you have the right torefuse to a search of yourself, your car, or your home, if you are notunder arrest, you have a right to calmly leave, and if you are arrested,you have the right to a lawyer ask for one immediately.
 8. The method ofclaim 1, further comprising displaying methods to be calm during anevent with law enforcement personnel including stay calm and in control,stop immediately and turn off your car engine, place your hands on thewheel, say “I do not consent to a search,” and write down everythingthat happened, and do not consent to a search of your car or personalbelongings, or reach for any items in your clothing or car withoutspecific instruction from the police.
 9. The method of claim 1, furthercomprising sending an alert text to persons on a predetermined list ofindividuals during an event with law enforcement personnel including alawyer, spouse, partner, friends, relatives and others.
 10. The methodof claim 1, further comprising sending an alert text to persons on apredetermined list of individuals during an event with law enforcementpersonnel allowing a user to alert a law enforcement officer that theuser is in contact with an attorney and is being advised in real time.11. An apparatus, comprising: a cloud storage device; at least one localstorage device coupled to the cloud storage device; at least one safeencounter mobile app feature wirelessly coupled to the cloud storagedevice; a system of electronically coupling the cloud storage device, atleast one local storage device, and at least one safe encounter mobileapp feature to assist users during an event with an encounter with lawenforcement personnel including informing the user of their legalrights; and at least one safe encounter mobile app feature configuredfor automatically transmitting data to the cloud storage device and atleast one local storage device upon starting the safe encounter mobileapp.
 12. The apparatus of claim 11, further comprising a cloud storagedevice configured for receiving, storing and retrieving automaticallydata and information from a safe encounter mobile app.
 13. The apparatusof claim 11, further comprising at least one local storage deviceconfigured for receiving, storing and retrieving automatically data andinformation from a safe encounter mobile app.